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OTB Rugby

Introducing 'OTB Rugby' - the home of Rugby from Off The Ball and OTB Sport, where you'll hear the voices of Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Alan Quinlan, Stuart Barnes, Andy Dunne, James Tracy and many more besides.

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It's the home of Monday Night Rugby, Wednesday Night Rugby as well as Rugby on Off The Ball Breakfast

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Episodes

Quinny: Munster and Connacht under pressure

Alan Quinlan joined Adrian & Shane in studio to look ahead to the weekend's action with under pressure Connact and Munster facing off in Galway. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Oct 07, 202224 min

Ronan O'Gara: touchline bans, Leinster links, Coach Sexton

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM for his reaction to Stuart Lancaster's move to Racing 92 next season, plus much more. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Oct 07, 202219 min

"I didn't know how to deal with it.. I felt like I was on my own" | Andrew Porter, Eimear Considine & Billy Dardis | Tackle Your Feelings

[TW: Mental health & eating disorders] Irish rugby internationals Andrew Porter, Eimear Considine & Billy Dardis join Joe Molloy for an in-depth chat about their roles as ambassadors for the Tackle Your Feelings campaign and the circumstances that makes the cause so important to them. #TackleYourFeelings | @TYFIreland | @RugbyPlayersIRE

Oct 06, 202242 min

Rugby Daily: Culhane slays Pumas, Worcester fire sale, Keynan Knox takes his chance

On today's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Emerging Ireland's latest win in South Africa. We have the latest on Worcester and Wasps, with both staring into the abyss. We hear from Dr. Willie Stewart on the troubling findings of his study of former rugby players. Plus, Keynan Knox speaks ahead of Connacht-Munster.

Oct 05, 20229 min

WNR | Rugby's existential threats: brain injuries, economics & participation | Wood & RUD

Joe Molloy is joined by Keith Wood and Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's edition of Wednesday Night Rugby. (2:10) Rugby facing a number of existential threats. (24:00) Trialed law changes seek to improve rugby as a spectacle. (29:00) Is Munster's slow start just rustiness, or something more serious? Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Oct 05, 202242 min

Report: higher dementia risk for test rugby players | OTB AM

Ger and Shane react to the report and tests done on Scottish rugby players, that repeated head impacts are linked to illness such as MND and dementia later in life. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Oct 05, 20228 min

Rugby Daily: Captain Cian v the Pumas, Friend and Prendergast speak, and Galthié to Japan?

On today's edition of Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news ahead of Emerging Ireland's latest outing in South Africa. We hear from both Andy Friend and Mike Prendergast ahead of Friday's interpro at the Sportsground, with some interesting comments from the former on the current state of the game. And how about some juicy rumours from France?

Oct 04, 20228 minSeason 21Ep. 1

Sheehan vs Kelleher, front-row depth chart | Mike Sherry

Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM this morning to assess Ireland's front row options with less than a year out until the Rugby World Cup in France. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow...

Oct 04, 202219 minSeason 20Ep. 4

MNR | Can new laws save rugby from itself? | URC round-up | Awesome impact of Jason Jenkins

Joe Molloy is joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and former Munster and Leinster player Liam Toland on this week's Monday Night Rugby. (00:30) Connacht's slow start continues. (10:00) Munster's season so far: 'poor results and poor performances.' (20:00) Will trial of new laws fix rugby's timing issue? (28:00) Leinster show Ulster respect - but remain best by a distance. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Oct 03, 202241 minSeason 20Ep. 3

Rugby Daily: Stockdale & JGP injury woes

There's bad news for both Ulster and Leinster on the injury front, with two internationals still out a month away from the autumn series. Quinny gives us his early verdicts on Connacht and Leinster ahead of their inter-pro meeting. And there's news from France regarding Finn Russell, and Les Bleus' coaching staff...

Oct 03, 20229 minSeason 20Ep. 2

Leinster win rain-soaked Belfast derby, Stormers punish sloppy Connacht

Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Johnny on #OTBAM as Leinster beat Ulster in the first Interpro of the season, while Connacht are still winless as they host Munster this weekend. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE on weekday mornings from 7:30 am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30 am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow...

Oct 03, 202216 minSeason 20Ep. 1

Concussion legal cases, John Cooney for Scotland | Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan joined Adrian to discuss the news of former Irish rugby players taking concussion cases to court. He also looked ahead to the weekend's URC action. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 30, 202224 min

Brian O'Driscoll: Munster expectations, Lancaster's legacy, Ulster on the up & sympathy for Aki

Brian O'Driscoll joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to talk rugby. (00:35) 'What the hell happened with the dog, Brian?!' (09:00) Expectations vs reality: Where are Munster now? (25:00) Stuart Lancaster's Leinster legacy - who can replace him? (37:20) 'Ulster fans should be excited, but they've been here before.' (44:00) Sympathy for Bundee Aki. Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Sep 29, 202253 min

Keith Wood: Munster changes, extraordinary Leo Cullen

Munster and Ireland legend Keith Wood joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to reflect on Munster's difficult start to the season, what next for Leo Cullen after Lancaster's impending departure, and much more. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gil...

Sep 29, 202219 min

YHtBT: Timmy McCarthy - ROG's greatest day for Munster

Timmy McCarthy joined Ger & Shane for the latest installment for 'You Had To Be There' where he discussed Ronan O'Gara's performance against Leinster in 2006. You can hear the full episode in the Off The Ball Daily podcast feed now.

Sep 28, 20225 min

Explained: The financial crisis at Worcester | BBC's Chris Jones

BBC rugby broadcaster Chris Jones joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to give insight into the financial woes of Worcester and Wasps, and what it may mean for other Premiership clubs. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow...

Sep 27, 202224 min

MNR | Munster misery, Aki lets himself down, Lancaster's replacement | O'Connor & Hayes

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (00:43) 'Unacceptable' Munster defeat against the Dragons. (23:00) 'Bundee Aki let himself down, let his teammates and let his coach down.' (30:40) Ulster: The second-best province in Ireland. (35:48) Who should replace Stuart Lancaster at Leinster? Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Sep 26, 202246 min

Alan Quinlan: defeat for Munster, Aki sees red

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Nathan on #OTBAM as a sorry performance from the Men in Red gifted Dragons their first home win in 18 months this weekend. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow...

Sep 26, 202221 min

Alan Quinlan: Lancaster Racing rumours, Sexton as coach

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Kathleen on #OTBAM as speculation continues around whether Stuart Lancaster is stepping away from the Leinster backroom staff. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #Effortles...

Sep 23, 202224 min

'The system allows me to express myself more' | Emerging Ireland & World Cup ambitions | Shane Daly

Munster and Emerging Ireland back Shane Daly joined Nathan Murphy to look ahead to the tour to South Africa next week, and how his Munster side is adapting to the new coaching ticket. Ireland’s leading multi-mobility app FREE NOW is partnering with Munster Rugby as its Official Mobility Partner until 2025. The new partnership will bring FREE NOW and Munster Rugby together for the 2022-23 season and over the next three years. Rugby on OTB with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Sep 22, 202216 min

WNR | Stuart Lancaster to leave Leinster | Emerging Ireland tour | Andy Dunne

Joe Molloy was joined by the former Leinster, Harlequins and Connacht rugby player Andrew Dunne on Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:44) If Stuart Lancaster leaves Leinster as reported, what should Leinster do next? (10:50) The reality of playing Ireland 'A's rugby. (18:40) Is the Emerging Ireland tour a vehicle for Ciarán Frawley's progression? Rugby is in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Sep 21, 202233 min

From Leinster prospect to early retirement | Conor O'Brien

Former Leinster player, Conor O'Brien joined Ger and Shane in studio to discuss his time in the Leinster academy and his early retirement due t injury. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 20, 202230 min

MNR | Munster try to forget van Graan, lax Leinster almost exposed & the URC's battle for relevance | Wood & RUD

Joe Molloy was joined by the former Ireland captain Keith Wood and Irish Independent journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (02:38) Are Ulster the second-best provincial team in Ireland?; Connacht unimpressive. (15:03) Munster start slow as they try to forget Johan van Graan. (20:28) Lax Leinster almost come undone in Italy. (23:48) Is the URC fighting a losing battle in bid to win attention from fans? (32:33) A tribute to the 'amazing' Eddie Butler. Rugby is...

Sep 19, 202241 min

Quinny | International vs URC, Munster's frustration

Alan Quinlan joins Ger and Johnny in studio to look back at the opening weekend of the URC. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Sep 19, 202225 min

SATURDAY PANEL - Magic of your debut and URC preview | Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, Gavin Duffy

Making a provincial or international debut is unquestionably one of the biggest moments in any rugby players' career - we discussed the magic of making your bow on The Saturday Panel. We also took a look ahead to the URC campaign and analysed where each of the Irish provinces is at. John Duggan was joined by former Ireland internationals and provincial stars Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, and Gavin Duffy. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

Sep 17, 202249 min
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